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Mohel arrested for death of baby linked to circumcision
The mohel, who had performed thousands of circumcisions before, had received previous allegations of medical complications.
Infant hospitalized with herpes after circumcision involving direct oral suction
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
'It's our right to live freely as Jews': Belgian Jewish leader on circumcision bans - interview
Circumcision is a human right and a continuation of legacy - opinion
Contrary to viewing it as an infringement on a child’s human rights, circumcision can be seen as a human right itself, especially within specific cultural contexts.
Circumcision: The history, health benefits, pros and cons - explainer
Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures in the world and holds an important place in Judaism as the brit mila. Here's everything you should know.
Israeli baby requires complex surgery after circumcision gone wrong
The baby required long and complex surgery performed by three surgeons to treat the circumcision damage, but it is unclear if it was successful.
United Nations presents follow-up to unprecedented report on combatting antisemitism
The new report, which outlines in detail how nations can combat antisemitism, is a follow-up to a historic report from 2019.
Holocaust survivor holds great-grandson at brit milah during Remembrance siren
Holocaust survivor Rabbi Natan Weinberg, 90, held his great-grandson during his brit milah right as the Holocaust Remembrance Day siren sounded throughout Israel.
First brit milah celebrated at Polish Chabad center for Ukrainian refugees
Chabad of Poland has been doing everything to help the massive wave of Ukrainian refugees, from providing kosher meals to even conducting brit milot. But now it needs your support.
Finding religious tolerance during a Croatia circumcision - opinion
I realized that he was not the only one willing to put aside his own needs for those in his community.
From Maine to Yeroham: One man’s journey to his grandson’s brit
For my father, 87, the brit was the moment he had been looking forward to after a cold Maine winter on the St. Croix River, filled with snow flurries and coronavirus worries.
What's in a name?
The importance of names and their meanings
Lucy Aharish, Tsahi Halevi give circumcision to new baby Adam
Anything to do with religion is potentially a minefield for the glamorous couple because Aharish is Muslim and Halevi is Jewish.
